POSITION: Special Formats Cataloger. University of Georgia Libraries. The Special Formats Cataloger is responsible to the Head of the Serials Cataloging Section for performing original and copy cataloging of cartographic, media, and electronic resources in all subjects and a wide range of languages. The Special Formats Cataloger serves as a resource person for cartographic, media, and electronic resources cataloging within the Department and in other areas of the Libraries. The Serials Cataloging Section of the Cataloging Department is comprised of the Head, one librarian, and four full-time support staff members. The University of Georgia Libraries supports GIL (Galileo Interconnected Libraries), a statewide, automated, integrated system and is a member of CONSER and NACO. The Cataloging Department has 10 librarians and 21 support staff positions and catalogs over 45,000 titles each year in all formats. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides bibliographic access to media, cartographic, and electronic resources by performing original and copy cataloging of these resources on the OCLC database, using AACR2, Library of Congress classification and subject headings. Local cataloging policies and priorities are also observed. Contributes to the quality and completeness of the local and national databases by revising and updating existing cartographic, media, and electronic bibliographic records when necessary. Promotes the use of consistent headings in local and national files and contributes to the efficiency of the national cataloging effort by establishing name, name-uniform title, and subject authority records. Maintains the quality of local and national cataloging by staying current with national and international trends in bibliographic control, especially as they relate to cartographic, media, and electronic resources. Serves as a resource by advising libraries staff and staff from other libraries about map and media cataloging policies and procedures. Functions professionally within and contributes to the successful operation of the Cataloging Department and the Libraries administration by participating in the Department's policy-making process. Enhances the regional and national status of the Libraries and the University and increases the quality of individual contributions to the Cataloging Department by participating in continuing education and professional development activities. Maintains flexibility and awareness of changes in the department and organization and contributes to the team effort by assuming other similar duties and responsibilities as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS; Knowledge of AACR2, Library of Congress classification and subject headings, USMARC format, and contemporary cataloging rules; Familiarity with automated cataloging systems, preferably OCLC; Ability to work with broad range of subjects; Competency in one or more modern European languages; Ability to function as a contributing team member in a production-oriented environment; Flexibility in adapting to changing departmental and organizational priorities; Effective oral and written communications skills; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; Minimum two years professional experience in an academic or research library preferred. BENEFITS: Standard benefits package includes life, health and disability insurance and mandatory participation in the state or optional retirement system, and 21 days annual leave, plus 12 paid holidays. Salary minimum: $29,500, commensurate with experience. For further information on the campus and the community visit the University of Georgia's Web site (http://www.uga.edu/). APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of application addressing all qualifications with a resume and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references by December 6, 1999, 1999, to: Florence E. King Assistant University Librarian for Human Resources University of Georgia Libraries Athens, Georgia 30602-1641 Fax: (706) 542-4144 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.